Photos courtesy of International ProgramPepperdine’s Class of 2021, the largest ever, has departed for their year abroad.For students attending the Heidelberg program, Pepperdine's oldest international program, a large class size meant challenges along the way, because of the limited space in the Heidelberg house.All students accepted to the Heidelberg program have spent … [Read more...] about IP Overbooks Heidelberg Program
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International Program Growth Raises Questions for Studying Abroad Accommodations
Graphic file photoThis semester, Pepperdine welcomed 953 incoming freshman students at Seaver College. Yet with growing incoming freshmen classes, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Pepperdine experience is “How does International Programs accommodate this growth?”“We had a large freshman class and about 59 percent of the freshman class applied for … [Read more...] about International Program Growth Raises Questions for Studying Abroad Accommodations
Accept Fewer Students Before Florence Villa Bursts
Graphic by Nate BartonStudying abroad is one of the most momentous experiences of most students at Pepperdine. Naturally, not everyone's experiences are the same. One factor students don't often think about is the quality of living spaces in any one of the seven locations, which can vary significantly. I am studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Many will tell you how … [Read more...] about Accept Fewer Students Before Florence Villa Bursts
Yes, It Really Is a Good Idea to Go Abroad
Art by Peau Porotesano OK, serious talk, freshmen: I encourage you to start thinking about whether or not you want the international experience to be a part of your academic experience at Pepperdine. I just returned from a year of living abroad. I went to East Africa for a month last summer, Lausanne for the whole academic year, and London for two months this past summer. I … [Read more...] about Yes, It Really Is a Good Idea to Go Abroad
International Program Changes Offer New Possibilities for Studying Abroad
Photo by Gabriella ChanOver 1,000 students applied for international study abroad programs for the upcoming academic year and for summer 2016. Only about 75 percent of applicants received the green light to attend the program that was either their first or second choice. This year, the International Programs office made it their mission to open every possibility for students to … [Read more...] about International Program Changes Offer New Possibilities for Studying Abroad
